Today was a beautiful day to join the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park Dedication Ceremony at King Farm. The festival and activities were performed through out the entire MattieÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Park. This series captured the best moments that took place at the Peace Garden of the MattieÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Park.

Procession by Montgomery County Pipes and Drum Band.

At Peace Garden of the MattieÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s ParK

Crowd at the Peace Garden

"Peace is possible. It can begin simply, over a game of chess and a cup of tea." ~ Mattie J.T. Stepanek (1990-2004)

The inscribed bricks in the Peace Garden

Dedication the Mattie Park to the enjoyment of all Rockville Residents

Ribbon cutting and sculpture unveiling

Friends of Mattie's
MattieÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Mom and dog

MattieÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s messages engraved on every benches. There are more than dozen benches in the park, here are just a few.

Hope MattieÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s vision and passion for peace will continue to grow beyond this beautiful park and into the world.

Mikan: sorry to hear that you had a rough night, hope as the days goes it will get better for you. * hug*yoof san: ThatÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s great!! If you do plan to come to the States, please let me know, my house is only a few blocks from the park.

Thank you, nataluna, Melissa and Chuplayer for your comments. Every time when I go to the park, I try to find and capture more benches and plaques with quotes from MattieÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s books. ItÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s quite inspirational.

Beautiful messages and photos. Thank you Dana! My internet at home could open even one of your photo. I use the internet at uni now. I meant to comment to your post but I couldn't see the photo.
They are great. Love your girl and her T shirt. So cute! She fit in with the theme nicely! ^^